Name: Dean Whitehurst

Ministries:  Media, Youth Group

Favorite Bible Verse: Phil. 4:13

Born and Raised:  Born in Norfolk, VA, Raised in Front Royal and Franklin, VA.

Children: Madison, Connor, Braeden and Sophia

Tell us about your Ministry:  I enjoy setting up and maintaining audio/visual equipment used for Praise and Worship, messages and presentations.  Computer presentations have become an intergral part of promoting God's word.  I also have the honor of teaching our teens about God's Word and about our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

When did you come to Great Bridge West?  Again, I have the honor of being a part of our amazing church since its inception.

What book are you reading right now?  My Bible, and our bible study "God is Closer than You Think"

Tell us about yourself:  I live on faith in God, and thrive on the grace and mercy he has granted to us all.

Name: Jennifer Whitehurst

Ministries:  Praise and Worship, Children's Ministry, Teen Ministry

Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6

Born and Raised:  Born and  Raised in Franklin, VA.

Children: Madison, Connor, Braeden and Sophia

Tell us about your Ministry:  In am a member of the Praise Team.  I enjoy singing and leading people into worship.  I am involved in the Welcoming Committee, I am responsible for contacting Newcomers after their first visit.  I also help out with the Children's Ministry, teaching 4, 5, and 6 year olds.  Dean and I have also started working with the Teens.

When did you come to Great Bridge West?  I have been here since the beginning.

What book are you reading right now?  "God is Closer than You Think" book for our Connect Group

Tell us about yourself:  I have been married to my husband for 16 years.  Dean and I have four fantastic children, God has truly blessed our lives.  I am a third grade teacher at Riverdale Elementary School.  I love spending my time with my family.  Each week I look forward to getting together with fellow believers and worshiping our awesome God!